Member Benefits

Being healthy means more than simply being physically active. It’s about maintaining a balanced spirit, mind and body. At the YMCA you can work toward that balance, meet new friends and improve the way you look and feel. The YMCA offers a great variety of services to meet the needs of any person, at any age. We also strive to accommodate those with special needs or circumstances. All member benefits listed below are available at both YMCA locations unless specified otherwise.

YMCA Membership Includes:

Fitness CentersOur staffed fitness centers feature a large assortment of strength training and cardiovascular equipment. The Fercho location features a walking track. The Schlossman Fitness Center is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Additionally, if you’re interested in getting better acquainted with the fitness center, getting workout ideas, or simply consulting with a fitness associate, join us for our Smart Start Fitness Center Orientation – FREE for members!

24/hr Fitness Center Access at the Schlossman YMCA can be utilized anytime outside normal facility hours: 11pm to 5am on weekdays, and 8pm – 6am on weekends. There is a separate entrance to the Fitness Center, located just around the corner from the usual YMCA entrance, marked by a purple and red YMCA logo. There will be a scanner by the door – just scan your membership card, and you’ll be good to go!

Group FitnessThe YMCA offers 100+ group fitness classes (land and water) on a drop-in basis, like Yoga, BODYPUMP®, XYZ, Aqua Zumba and more! Two group fitness studios are located at the Schlossman YMCA and three are located at the Fercho YMCA, one of which is a Cycle Studio. Class schedules and descriptions are available online and on the mobile app.View Fercho and Schlossman group fitness schedules.

Aquatics | Fercho YMCAOur Aquatic Center includes a six-lane Lap Pool, Small Warm Water Pool, and a Zero-Depth Kids’ Pool. Both lap swim and open swim are available. We also have a climbing wall and starting blocks available in our Lap Pool. Additionally, if you’re interested in learning lap swimming basics, getting workout ideas or want to learn how to use aquatics equipment, join us for our weekly Intro to Lap Swim course – FREE for members! We also offer adaptive programming for members with special needs. View our Aquatic Center schedules.

Climbing Wall | Schlossman YMCAOpen Climb is available on our 32-foot climbing wall. Additionally, if you are interested in becoming belay-certified on the Schlossman YMCA’s Climbing Wall and safely control the ropes, tie knots and communicate commands, join us for our Intro to Belay course – FREE for members! View our Climbing Wall schedule.

Play Loft & Kids’ GymOpen Family Time is available for families to crawl, climb, and play on our farm and Fargo-Moorhead-themed play structures. View our Play Loft and Kids’ Gym schedules.

Basketball CourtsOpen Gym is available in our Basketball Courts. Adult Member Basketball and Pickle Ball is also available in the Fercho Basketball Gym during scheduled times. Basketball/Pickle Ball equipment is available for rent at the Member Services Desk. View our Fercho and Schlossman Basketball Gym schedules.

Racquetball/Handball Courts
Racquetball/Handball courts are available for reservation for 45-minute blocks by stopping by the Member Services Desk or calling 701.293.9622 up to three days in advance. Over the noon hour, reservations are limited to one 45-minute block. Racquetball/Handball/Wallyball equipment is available for rent at the Member Services Desk.

Locker Rooms (With Saunas/Whirlpools)Male, female, and family locker rooms are equipped with showers, bathrooms, and lockers. Whirlpools (Fercho) and saunas are located in all adult locker rooms. Towels are provided. We encourage all locker users to bring a day lock (cannot stay on lockers overnight). Lockers are available for rent and are attached to your monthly bank draft or annual payment. Half lockers at $6 per month and kit lockers are $3 per month. Locks are also available for purchase at the Member Services Desk.

Foundations Workshops and ClassesWe want you to feel comfortable using our facilities – that’s why we offer FREE foundational courses to some of our most popular activities and classes! Whether you’ve been a member for twenty years or two weeks, get comfortable with your surroundings at the YMCA with our Smart Start Fitness Center Orientation, Group Fitness Foundations Workshops (including yoga, cycle and more) and Lap Swim Foundations!

Health Club Credit ProgramsThe YMCA works with many insurance providers to reward you for working out! Members who visit the YMCA the required number of times per month (specified by their insurance group) will receive a monthly reimbursement. Eligible members may qualify for our SilverSneakers or Silver & Fit programs and may receive a YMCA membership at no cost. To find out if your plan qualifies, simply call the number on the back of your insurance card and check with your insurance company to verify eligibility in the reimbursement program.

Guest Passes & Day PassesInvite your friends to visit the YMCA with you for FREE! Each membership unit includes three guest passes per calendar year (if member is on bank draft of annual payment options). Guests must check in with you and provide photo ID. Once your guest passes run out, your friends receive $5 off day passes when they visit the YMCA with you!

PlayTown – Drop-In Child CareReservation-based, short-term care for children ages six weeks to eight years is available at both facilities. For up to two hours per day, children can play in a safe and enriching environment while their parents work out! Both locations are staffed during peak usage times. Limit care time is two hours per day and parents/guardians must remain in the building while children are in our care. For more information, visit our PlayTown page.

Nationwide MembershipYMCA members receive 12 passes a year to our partner facility – Family Wellness (near Scheels Arena). Plus, as a YMCA member, you have access to other YMCA’s around the world through the YMCA’s Nationwide Membership program! Liability Waiver: By participating in the YMCA Nationwide Membership Program, I agree to release the National Council of Young Men’s Christian Associations of the United States of America, and its independent and autonomous member associations in the United States and Puerto Rico, from claims of negligence for bodily injury or death in connection with the use of YMCA facilities, and from any liability for other claims, including loss of property, to the fullest extent of the law.

Referral ProgramRefer a new member to the YMCA and receive $10 off your next bank draft! The new member must state the current member’s name and phone number/member ID at time of sign up for the current member to receive the certificate.

Mobile AppView schedules, get alerts on events, facility statuses and more – all on the go! Search for “YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties” in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to download the free app. You can also use your phone to scan in at the Member Services Desk! Click the ‘Cards’ icon at the bottom of the app and enter in your member ID number (listed on your membership card). The YMCA’s mobile app is convenient and easy – made just for you!